Seodaemun-gu Traditional Market 'Walking Alone' Challenge Held

Existing 'Ansan (鞍山) Smart Dullegil' Expanded with Traditional Market Linked Course...Expecting Win-Win Effect of Health Promotion and Local Economy Revitalization

Seodaemun-gu 'Autumn Market Solo Walking Challenge' Course

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) will hold the "Walking Alone Following Traditional Markets for Autumn" challenge from the 19th to the 25th to promote residents' health and revitalize the local economy.

The walking route is composed by linking the "Ansan (鞍山) Smart Dullegil" created by the district in 2017 with traditional markets in the area.

The distance is about 8 km, connecting Pobangteo Market ∼ Hongje Yuyeon ∼ Inwang Market ∼ Yujin Shopping Center ∼ Hongjecheon Waterfall Square ∼ Ansan (鞍山) Cherry Blossom Square ∼ Forest Stage ∼ Neunganjeong ∼ Independence Gate Park ∼ Yeongcheon Market.

While walking, participants will pass by stores inside traditional markets and nearby affordable price shops. There is no time limit to complete the challenge, but it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes at an adult walking pace.

Those who wish to participate can install and run the "WalkOn" application on their smartphones (Challenge → Walking Alone Following Traditional Markets for Autumn → Participate) and walk the designated course within the period (October 19 to October 25).

The district will conduct a lottery after the 28th for participants who have walked more than 80% of the course, and 200 selected participants will receive a 5,000 KRW mobile Seoul Love Gift Certificate.

Earlier, Seodaemun-gu created the nation's first "Smart Dullegil" using the Internet of Things (IoT) in 2017.

Especially this year, the district has held seven walking challenges that residents can participate in while maintaining social distancing, achieving a total participation of about 10,000 people.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, "I hope many people will feel the autumn through the Walking Alone challenge and improve their mental and physical health resilience."

Meanwhile, the creation of the Smart Dullegil contributed to Seodaemun-gu ranking among the top nationwide in the "Health" category in the comprehensive analysis of the Happiness Competency Index for 228 cities, counties, and districts nationwide conducted by the National Assembly Future Research Institute in the first half of this year.

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